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Princess Kate's Surprise Welsh Message for BBC Host
13 Nov
Summary
- Princess Kate sent a surprise message in Welsh to a BBC Radio 2 host.
- The message encouraged Owain Wyn Evans on the final day of his charity cycle challenge.
- The challenge spanned nearly 400 miles across four UK nations over five days.
On the concluding day of his extensive fundraising cycle, the Princess of Wales delivered an unexpected message of encouragement to BBC Radio 2 personality Owain Wyn Evans. The Princess conveyed her support entirely in Welsh, a language familiar to Evans. This gesture was part of Evans's five-day, nearly 400-mile "4 Nations Cycle Challenge" undertaken for BBC Children in Need.
The challenge began in Glasgow and concluded in Cardiff, traversing Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, and Wales. It represented the longest-distance fundraising endeavor for BBC Radio 2. Evans, a Welsh speaker himself, was visibly moved and impressed by the Princess's linguistic abilities and her timely words of support as he approached the finish line.
This is not the first instance of the Princess showcasing her Welsh language skills publicly. Earlier in 2026, she and Prince William released a joint message in Welsh for St. David's Day, expressing their affection for the country and its people. Since being bestowed the title of Princess of Wales in September 2022, following Queen Elizabeth's passing, Catherine has demonstrated a strong connection to Wales, having previously resided there with Prince William in Anglesey.
